The University of St. Thomas Police Department (USTPD) supports the mission of UST by providing a safe and secure campus environment through professional law enforcement service, emergency management, crime prevention and awareness programs.

“Every action we take, every interaction with a citizen, every moment we’re visible is a commercial for our profession.”

Terry Hillard, former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department

Determination- The ability to show willingness and to achieve success and overcome quandaries, such as fatigue and frustration. USTPD will be determined to have success by short-term goals or long term objectives even when setbacks are in our way.

Respect-

Showing kindness and courtesy to the community we serve

Be polite even when others are not

Don’t discriminate- Be respectful to everyone- not just people we know or those we perceive as having a higher status than us.

The University of St. Thomas Police Department is built on the IDR principles, so we can better serve the UST community.​